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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 284.47 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 284.47 and 52.73 is: 79.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 284.47 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/284.47 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 284.47 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 14,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.62/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.09

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